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Convert SKB to DXF

Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Jul 29, 2026
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Is it possible to convert SKB to DXF?
Yes - SKB converts to DXF.

An .skb file is a SketchUp backup in the same binary format as .skp. Rename a copy to .skp, then open it in SketchUp Pro and export to DXF. The DXF export requires SketchUp Pro - SketchUp Free (web) can open the file but cannot export DXF or DWG.

Also to DXF: CATDRAWING · DWG · DFX

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Why convert SKB to DXF?

DXF is the standard interchange format for CAD software including AutoCAD, DraftSight, and LibreCAD. If a working .skp was lost and only the .skb backup remains, this route recovers the geometry into a format that CAD workflows can use. See .dxf.

How to convert SKB to DXF

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Copy the .skb, rename the copy to .skp, open it in SketchUp Pro, then go to File > Export > 3D Model and choose AutoCAD DXF as the file type.

About these formats

.SKB SketchUp Backup File

An SKB file is an automatic backup of a SketchUp 3D model, saved by SketchUp alongside your active .skp file. It holds the previous saved state of the model. To open it, make a copy, rename…

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.DXF Drawing Exchange Format (AutoCAD DXF)

A DXF file is a CAD drawing in Autodesk's Drawing Exchange Format, introduced in 1982 so drawings could move between AutoCAD and other programs. To view one free, upload it to Autodesk…

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Quality & what to watch

  • DXF export is only available in SketchUp Pro (paid); SketchUp Free (web) opens the renamed .skp but cannot export DXF or DWG.
  • If the .skb was written by a newer SketchUp, open it in SketchUp Free (web) first to re-save it, then export from SketchUp Pro.
  • For a 2D drawing such as a floor plan or elevation, use File > Export > 2D Graphic in SketchUp Pro and select DXF instead of the 3D model export.

Frequently asked questions

Can I convert SKB to DXF for free?
No - DXF export from a SketchUp model requires SketchUp Pro (paid); SketchUp Free (web) opens the file but does not export DXF.
Do I have to rename the file before opening it?
Yes - SketchUp does not recognise the .skb extension; rename a copy to .skp before opening in SketchUp Pro.
Are there any online converters for SKB to DXF?
No - there are no standalone converters that accept .skb and output DXF; the only supported route is through SketchUp Pro.